Few flowering plants inspire as much awe as a Penstemon heterophyllus in full bloom. Native to California’s coast ranges and foothills, its flowers are an almost electric blue tinged with pink. The 1” to 1.5,” flaring, tubular blooms are densely borne on 20” spikes. The glossy, bluish-green foliage is evergreen and the plant spreads to 2’ wide. Penstemon heterophyllus attracts hummingbirds, regular birds and butterflies. It needs NO SUMMER WATER once established and poor, dry, well-drained soil. Excellent in rock gardens, dry garden containers and even regular, well-drained (no clay) garden beds.